Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elvaston Lane Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0PU |
| Reference Number | 112744 |
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School continues to demonstrate its performance as a good educational institution with a nurturing environment where children are happy and thrive. The school has established high expectations for both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring students feel safe and valued. Parents consistently express satisfaction with the school's approach, highlighting effective communication and involvement in their children's education. As the first inspection since the school was previously graded, it confirms the school's ongoing commitment to supporting student well-being and educational success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 340 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.18%
Girls: 48.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 39 | 86 |
| 2 | 44 | 43 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 9.1% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a friendly and happy school environment.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and achievement.
- Strong focus on reading and phonics from an early age.
- Well-structured mathematics curriculum that builds learning over time.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- A strong culture of safeguarding in place.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils, fostering a supportive community.
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge is not consistently defined in some foundation subjects.
- Lack of a consistent approach to assessment in foundation subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Alvaston Junior Academy
Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PU |
0 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alvaston Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PA |
0.33 miles |
|
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Waldene Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0GZ |
0.45 miles |
|
Oakwood Junior School
Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0DD |
0.51 miles |
|
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Wyndham Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0EP |
0.55 miles |
|
Oak Grange Primary School
Stubble Road, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BL |
0.82 miles |
|
Landau Forte Academy Moorhead
Brackens Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
0.96 miles |
|
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Woodsford Drive, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5AX |
0.96 miles |
|
Lakeside Primary Academy
877 London Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8UY |
1.2 miles |
|
Allenton Primary School
Brookhouse Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9BB |
1.42 miles |
|
Lord Street Nursery School
Lord Street, Derby, DE24 9AX |
1.44 miles |
|
Shelton Infant School
Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
1.57 miles |
|
Shelton Junior School
Shelton Junior School, Carlton Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ |
1.57 miles |
|
Ashwood Spencer Academy
Amber Street, Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8FT |
1.65 miles |
|
Chellaston Infant School
School Lane, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6TA |
1.69 miles |
|
Chellaston Junior School
Maple Drive, Chellaston, Maple Drive, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6PZ |
1.72 miles |
|
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Church Street, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7LL |
1.83 miles |
|
Meadow Farm Community Primary School
Foyle Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6TZ |
1.85 miles |
|
Asterdale Primary School
Borrowash Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7PH |
1.85 miles |
|
Zaytouna Primary School
500 London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WH |
1.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8TE |
0.85 miles |
|
Alvaston Moor Academy
Brackens Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN |
1.03 miles |
|
Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR |
1.05 miles |
|
St Martins School
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BT |
1.05 miles |
|
West Park School
West Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BT |
1.98 miles |
|
Chellaston Academy
Swarkestone Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5UB |
2.04 miles |
|
UTC Derby Pride Park
Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU |
2.11 miles |
|
Derby College
The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE |
2.3 miles |
|
Normanton House School
Normanton House, Village Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8DF |
2.61 miles |
|
Lees Brook Academy
Morley Road, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4QX |
2.79 miles |
|
Welden School
Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2AN |
2.91 miles |
|
Landau Forte College
Fox Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LF |
3.18 miles |
|
City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR |
3.25 miles |
|
Da Vinci Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET |
3.49 miles |
|
Derby Cathedral School
Great Northern Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
3.56 miles |
|
Aurora Ryefields School
80 Parker Street, Derby, DE1 3HF |
3.65 miles |
|
St Andrew's Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4EW |
3.66 miles |
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The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU |
3.71 miles |
|
Jasmine Hall School
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS |
3.74 miles |
|
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS |
3.9 miles |